Thread: hunter shot and killed in Tolaga bay

Sad news

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police...OA52F6JN7PRCM/

yes cant find any mention of him having been shot just died could be quad bike it will come out no doubt sad to hear

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

yes cant find any mention of him having been shot just died could be quad bike it will come out no doubt sad to hear

That was me assuming the worst, youre right could have been a fall or accident.

“Police are speaking with a number of people and enquiries are continuing.”

This part makes me wonder if there is a bit more to it.

Did anymore come out about the bloke who was shot awhile ago in Te Urewera near Ruatahuna

Whatever happened may he rest in peace, my thoughts with all who are affected

It’s been updated

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/tolaga...box=1724654570

Bloody tragedy for all concerned, thoughts go out to the families

So tragic when this sort of thing happens. Rule number four fellahs. Be careful out there.

Hunting at night, on private land. With torches or thermals.
Identify your target beyond all doubt. Sounds like he could have been shot by the possumers with spotlights. A stray shot? A person doesn't look like a possum.
Check your firing zone
Identity target beyond all doubt.

Originally Posted by Rushy

Be careful out there.

Not much you can do about getting shot by some other idiot.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

Not much you can do about getting shot by some other idiot.

might pay to wait to the facts are out.
Very sad someone has died

One group were in a vehicle spotlighting for possums

Kind of says enough doesn't it?

Originally Posted by vulcannz

Kind of says enough doesn't it?

Both parties hunting in darkness?

Article updated today, with the hunter who was shot named and a message from the whanau. Condolences to them, pretty rough.

Originally Posted by Finnwolf

Both parties hunting in darkness?

True... but, one party may have been legitimately out on private land, and who hasn't returned from a daytime deer hunt in the dark on the trip back. From the info we have so far it's doubtful the other was acting lawfully let alone responsibly.